2008 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Lamborghini Aventador

To start off, 2012 Lamborghini Aventador is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Focus would be higher. At 6,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Lamborghini Aventador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lamborghini Aventador (700 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 560 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lamborghini Aventador should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lamborghini Aventador weights approximately 468 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Lamborghini Aventador is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Lamborghini Aventador will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Lamborghini Aventador (689 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Lamborghini Aventador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus. 2012 Lamborghini Aventador has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Lamborghini Aventador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford Focus 2012 Lamborghini Aventador
Make Ford Lamborghini
Model Focus Aventador
Year Released 2008 2012
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1999 cc 6500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 140 HP 700 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 8250 RPM
Torque 184 Nm 689 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 5500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual 7-speed automated manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1107 kg 1575 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 2029 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1135 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.7 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.8 L/100km 21.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 L 90 L


 

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